Egg Freezing in Nicosia, Cyprus

Additional costs for egg freezing in Nicosia

Costs at Nicosia clinics are broadly in line with prices elsewhere in Cyprus, but the final amount depends on what is included in your treatment package.

When planning your egg freezing in Cyprus, check whether your quote includes medications, monitoring scans, blood tests, egg retrieval, anesthesia or sedation, vitrification, and the initial storage period. Ask separately about storage after the included period and the cost of another retrieval cycle if you need one.

When you request a quote through Infertility Aide, you can ask the clinic for an itemized breakdown so you know which costs are included before you travel.

Staying in Nicosia for egg freezing

A complete stimulation and retrieval cycle generally takes around 10 to 14 days. During stimulation, you'll need regular monitoring, usually involving blood tests and ultrasound scans every few days. Your treating clinic will determine the exact schedule based on how your ovaries respond.

Some Nicosia clinics allow certain baseline tests to be completed at a fertility clinic in your home country before you travel. This can make the first part of your treatment easier to organize, although you will still need to attend the Nicosia clinic for the monitoring required during stimulation.

Nicosia has a good range of hotels, serviced apartments, and short-term rentals. For a stay of up to two weeks, a serviced apartment can be convenient if you want access to a kitchen and more space between appointments.

Nicosia is inland and is around 45 to 60 minutes from Larnaca Airport by road, depending on traffic. Factor the airport transfer into your travel plans, particularly if your clinic appointments start soon after arrival.

Egg storage in Nicosia

If you freeze your eggs in Nicosia, ask the clinic how the eggs will be stored, what the initial storage period covers, and what you'll pay for continued storage.

If you expect to use your eggs at another clinic later, discuss this before treatment rather than assuming that they can be transferred automatically. Moving frozen eggs internationally involves the exporting and receiving clinics, specialist transport, documentation, and the rules of the countries involved.

For transfers within the EU, both clinics still need to confirm that they can accept and send the reproductive material under the applicable requirements. If you live outside the EU, check the import rules in your home country as well.

What patients ask about egg freezing in Nicosia

Can I transfer my frozen eggs from Nicosia to another country?

It may be possible, but the process depends on the regulations in both countries and the requirements of the clinics involved. Your Nicosia clinic and receiving clinic will need to coordinate the necessary documentation and specialist transport. If you already know that you may move your eggs later, discuss this with both clinics before freezing.

How many days do I need to stay in Nicosia for egg freezing?

Plan for approximately 10 to 14 days for a standard stimulation and egg retrieval cycle. The exact timing varies depending on your response to medication and your clinic's monitoring schedule. Completing some baseline testing at home may reduce the amount of time you need to spend in Cyprus.

Can I do my monitoring scans at home before traveling to Nicosia?

Some clinics allow initial blood tests and a baseline ultrasound to be completed at a fertility clinic in your home country. However, monitoring during ovarian stimulation generally needs to be coordinated with your treating clinic. Ask your Nicosia clinic for a treatment calendar before booking your trip.

Are English-speaking doctors available for egg freezing in Nicosia?

English is widely spoken in private fertility clinics in Nicosia, and many clinics regularly work with international patients. You should still confirm what language support is available from your doctor, nursing team, and administrative staff.

How does Nicosia compare with Limassol for egg freezing?

Both cities have private fertility services, so the clinic itself is more important than choosing one city over the other. Nicosia can give you more choice between providers, while Limassol may be more convenient for some travelers depending on where they stay and how they arrive in Cyprus.

What types of accommodation are available for a 10 to 14 day stay in Nicosia?

You can choose from hotels, serviced apartments, and short-term rentals. A serviced apartment close to your clinic can be particularly practical because you'll have several monitoring appointments during the stimulation period.

Written by: Isha Setia, reproductive counsellor

Reviewed by: Smriti Arora, former health worker at NHS